Auckland

Auckland was pretty cool. We stayed with the Woodman family, friends of the Jays. Simon used to go to school with Robert Woodman. Roger, Paula and Rob were really hospitable and we had a great time staying with them. On the sunday when we arrived Roger took us up One tree hill (although someone chopped the tree down), and also Mt Victoria. They both gave great views of Auckland. We checked out the museum later on in the afternoon. That evening we had a roast, a lovely big of New Zealand lamb!!
On Monday Rob showed us round auckland. We did the Auckland Bridge climb and went up the sky tower. Thankfully the weather improved for us just at the right time. That night we went to the pub with a group of robs mates. It was a rare treat at the pub as they had Stowford Press cider!! Sadly not from somerset, but Hereford will have to do! I want Thatchers!!
On Tuesday we went sailing with Roger and his friend colin. We went out on Colins boat. We went to Rangitoto Island, Aucklands newest (by 600 odd years) volcano. On the way back into the Harbor we were lucky enough to see 2 lots of Mother and Calf killer whales!! that was pretty crazy!! That night we took the woodmans out for a meal to say thank you for having us.
On Wednesday (our last day in New Zealand - sob sob), we went to Mission beach where we were treated to lunch, and Fejoa Sorbet. Fejoa is apparently a fruit that only grows in the North Island of New Zealand, and no where else in the world, so it was a rare opportunity that we had some! That evening we left for fiji!